Maharashtra, Delhi, West Bengal and Odisha challenged UGC’s authority over its directive mandating that final year exams be held despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
University Grants Commission seeks time to file a reply to the stand taken by the Delhi and Maharashtra governments. The matter will be next heard on 14 August.
In a 50-page affidavit, the UGC says it has taken into account the evolving situation of Covid-19 and sufficient time has been given to varsities to conduct the exams.
UGC has been facing student protests following its 6 July directive that final-year exams have to be held despite Covid, in a mode of university’s choice.
Higher Education Minister Tripti Rajinder Singh Bajwa said many colleges and university buildings are being used as medical camps and quarantine centres.
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